Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) has reported an operating income gain of $317 million for fiscal year 2018, a 53% increase over the previous year. Despite its income gains, CHI did have trouble with admissions in fiscal 2018

Evolent Health plans to acquire New Century Health for up to $217 million. Once the deal is finalized, the organizations will serve a total of more than 3.5 million lives across more than 40 long-term operating partners.

Republican lawmakers and the Trump administration have made a series of moves intended to weaken the health law, such as halting subsidies that covered some consumers’ out-of-pocket costs and eliminating the penalty.

Walgreens is bracing itself against Amazon’s expansion into healthcare with its new digital platform, Find Care Now, which offers an accessible emergency-room alternative through select local providers.

Walmart's choice for health and wellness VP make news headlines as speculations of a merger with Humana increases. In other news HHS Secretary Alex Azar appoints a senior adviser for value-based transformation and innovation

Ascension has begun a nationwide campaign to encourage online scheduling for primary care, urgent care and emergency room visits. The move comes as hospitals are under pressure to raise patient satisfaction and convenience.